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Be a Proactive Shopper and Save

January 21, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 5 Comments

When it comes to saving on everything from groceries to home decor, it helps to be a proactive shopper. That means knowing what you need before you need it and buying when prices are rock bottom, … [Read more...]

Kids Craft: Paper Plate Puzzle

January 20, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 3 Comments

This is a quick and fun craft and activity to do with kids of any age. All you need is a paper plate, coloring supplies and scissors! First, have your child color on the paper plate. My preschooler … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner: Is This Meal Frugal?

January 20, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 5 Comments

If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we're doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. The first night I made dinner in India, I made pasta … [Read more...]

Creative Uses for Plastic Newspaper Bags

January 19, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 13 Comments

Creative re-purposing and recycling what you have is a cornerstone of frugal living. If you subscribe to the daily paper and it comes in a plastic bag, how do you re-use it? We've got some creative … [Read more...]

Stay Organized With a Household Notebook

January 18, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 3 Comments

Busy moms often need some tricks and tips to stay on track, and a Household Notebook is one way to accomplish that. I created my first Household Notebook in 2007 when my husband and I took a week off … [Read more...]

Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes

January 18, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t … [Read more...]